INDICATION

BACH REMEDY

OUTCOME

Over-the-top friendliness which causes the animal to be so eager to please that it ignores its own needs and well-being.

Agrimony

Induces a sense of well-being and independence – reducing the need for attention from its owner

Vague or unaccountable fears. Appearing agitated for no apparent reason

Aspen

Provides a sense of security and fearlessness so he / she may face challenges and difficulties more easily

Intolerance toward animals, people, events and situations

Beech

More tolerant of other animals and people

This is for an animal that is so unsure about its own identity-and so unwilling to assert its needs and desires-that it kowtows to and obeys those more powerful than it, even though it's not in its best interests. Consider this essence for the "sidekick" animal who is forever doing the bidding of a more powerful animal in the household, or for the runt of the litter who needs to learn how to stand up for itself

Centaury

Helps the animal to stand up for itself and recognise its own needs and desires

Leadership issues. Lack of participation in an engaging activity-such as playing with other animals because it takes it away from you. Behaviour becoming more juvenile and dependent.

Cerato

Animal finds confidence & assuredness and finds self-worth without relying on others. Animal starts to trust its own instincts and opinions.

A loss of self-control, violently scratching itself

Cherry Plum

A self-controlled animal

Repeated unsuccessful behaviour patterns, doesn't learn from past mistakes

Chestnut Bud

Allows the animal to learn from experience so it can move on in life and not repeat the same mistakes

Possessive in nature, very territorial. Manipulatively loving to keep control

Chicory

A more unselfish, self-assured, loving animal

No apparent interest in the world around them: animals who sleep all the time, have trouble paying attention, or seem to live more in a dream than in the present

Clematis

Enables the animal to develop a more lively interest in the world around them and enjoy and participate in life

Obsessive cleanliness, fastidiousness; excessive grooming. Pet with rashes

Crab Apple

An animal that is more relaxed, accepting itself and its imperfections. It has a cleansing effect.

Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility from a temporary circumstance: abandoning its litter

Elm

Restores confidence, positive outlook and coping capabilities in the animal

Despondency due to a setback; eg; not going for a walk as usual creates lethargy and sadness

Gentian

Restores optimism (May also need Honeysuckle)

Animal has lost all hope and has become numb. It has reached the point of not caring whether it lives or dies, and the vacant, blank look in its eyes will communicate this to you.

Gorse

Helps to restore interest in life, optimism and a sense of belonging

Overly concerned with companionship. Constant barking

Heather

A pet that does not need to be the centre of attention

Jealousy of other animals or a new baby in the home. Angry growling, hissing, barking, snapping or unprovoked attacks

Holly

An animal that is more compassionate and willing to share with other animals

Homesickness or over-attachment to the past. Loss of owner or home

Honeysuckle

Animal becomes self-assured, adjusts to its new home or environment. (May also need Walnut)

Lethargy or lack of enthusiasm to go anywhere, but once engaged in an activity or game is fully involved

Hornbeam

Restores vitality, enthusiasm, and spontaneity. (May also need Wild Rose)

Impatient and seeming to have boundless energy; can't wait to go for a walk or rushes ahead

Impatiens

Animals become more patient

Lack of self-confidence or avoiding situations where it has to perform

Larch

Boosts self-esteem, confidence and determination

For fears; afraid of lightning, visits to the vet. May shake or shiver when confronted. Shy and timid animals

Mimulus

Animal becomes more confident and courageous, can enjoy life without fear

Deep depression that manifests itself in a pervasive gloominess without a clear cause or provocation.

Mustard

Helps restore trust in the smallest grain of hope that will eventually lead to growth and renewal

Always having to be the strong one which means that an animal might not acknowledge its weakened state and so will not take the time to heal, rest and recuperate.

Oak

Helps a convalescing animal to stay still rather than work or play even when it is reaching the point of exhaustion

Exhaustion, fatigue due to overwork: for working animals or those involved in racing, competitive events or shows

Olive

A restoration of strength and vitality.  (Always ensure proper nutrition as well)

Animal appears to be acting out of a sense of guilt or shame, or may be picking up on your own negativity

Pine

Addresses the negative emotion of guilt

Animal is always worrying and anticipating what can go wrong next. Its overriding motivation is fear and concern over loss of control, and this often manifests itself in over protectiveness

Red Chestnut

Helps to restore a sense of balance and recognition that everything is ok

Terror, panic-stricken: body trembling, cowers or runs away

Rock Rose

Restores courage and calmness

An animal whose muscles are stiff and unyielding, who bridles at a change of routine, diet or environment, or who refuses to learn new behaviours. Also status-obsession where the animal is overly dominant and territorial because it refuses to make concessions to others with whom it must share its space

Rock Water

Helps the animal to go with the flow, both physically and emotionally by removing rigidity. Helps to foster spontaneity and relaxation

Animal who can't make up its mind; any swinging behaviour pattern (eats/doesn't, sleeps a lot/no sleep)

Scleranthus

Results in a more decisive and balanced animal

Abused, mistreated in the past. Trauma or shock

Star of Bethlehem

Neutralises the effects of shock or trauma

Sometimes, animals experience so much pain and anguish that acquiescence and even death would be preferable to fighting a losing battle. This could be from vicious or chronic abuse, or who grief at the loss of an owner or companion

Sweet Chestnut

Restores the will to persevere and keep trying in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Remedying sheer exhaustion-both physical and mental-it reignites the hope of a light at the end of the tunnel.

Enthusiastic, always wants to be involved, highly strung

Vervain

Assists animal to be more calm and able to relax

Authoritative, dominant even over its owner

Vine

Allows animal to be determined not domineering

For any period of change